60km gravel / MTB Solo & Couples Challenge
Enter as a single rider, or as a couple and enjoy this thrilling experience
Sunday 2 March 2026 Early Bird Entries close on 18 Jan 26Normal Entries Close on 15 Feb 26
Share the ride, the sweat, and the glory. It’s open to solo riders, but there’s a special prize for couples.
The 60km Couples Challenge invites partners to take on the Route 66 trails together — testing teamwork, rhythm, and endurance.
Tough, scenic, and full of moments you’ll talk about long after the finish line.
And the best part? The winning couple scores a night’s stay at the luxurious Mount Grace Hotel & Spa — the perfect way to recover in style.
Explore the Stages
PLEASE NOTE: All trails are subject to change. GPX Files are available for download.
Expect a few pleasant surprises on the way.
Sunday 60km Route (Route available Jan '26)
Race Start Times
There will be voluntary seeding.
PLEASE NOTE: The onus is on you to refer to the Facebook Page, website and mailers to ensure you are kept up to speed with changes of any sort.
All Riders
Download GPX Files
Available close to the race
Entry Fees
Early Bird
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Valid until 18 January 2026
Normal Entry Fee
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Valid from 19 January to 15 February 2026
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All entries close at midnight on 15 February
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SPECIAL NOTE: If you enter after 15 February, you do not qualify for race apparel
Late Entry Fee
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If you enter after 15 February 2026
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Late entries do not qualify for race apparel
60km Solo & Couples Challenge Prizes
No prize money, but prizes will be awarded to the men, ladies and couple winners.
Couples Challenge: Win a night at the Mount Grace Hotel and Spa!
See What is included
- A professionally planned and managed route
- Shower facilities at the finish venue, The Cog & Sprocket
- Goodie Bag, including race shirt for all riders and a race cap for the 2-Day riders
- Complimentary bike wash
- Secure overnight storage for your bike
- Technical support on the way
- Lucky draw prizes and race medal
- Sports massages by a qualified therapist
- Food - the Cog & Sprocket at Mount Grace will be selling food and refreshments
- Post-race buffet lunch for R275 per person, R175 per child under 12 years on Sunday afternoon 1 March at the Cog & Sprocket. Friends, partners, significant others and children are welcome to join. You can purchase your lunch tickets when you enter online.
Accommodation
Where to stay
Accommodation options include the Mount Grace Hotel & Spa, our host for the event – ideal for a comfortable and convenient stay from Thursday to Sunday night.
When & where
Race Number Pickup
Local participants
Wednesday 26 February from 12h30 to 17h00.
Venue JoziGin. cnr Post House *& Main, Bryanston.
Out-of-towners
On race day.
The Cog & Sprocket, Mount Grace Hotel.
Late Race Number pickup
Saturday: 06h00 to 06h30
Sunday: 07h00 to 07h30